Undisputed 122-pound champion Naoya Inoue successfully defended his titles by stopping TJ Doheny just 16 seconds into the seventh round on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan.

Inoue maintained relentless pressure against the seasoned Doheny, who unexpectedly signaled an end to the fight due to severe back pain and difficulty standing or continuing the bout. While the conclusion may have been disappointing for some, Inoue’s dominance was clear as he retained his belts with ease, showcasing his power and skill once again.

Southpaw footwork specialist Yoshiki Takei (10-0, 8 KOs), narrowly retained his WBO bantamweight title with a razor-thin unanimous decision (114-113 twice, 115-112) against former WBC flyweight champion Daigo Higa (21-3-1, 19 KOs), after twelve intense rounds.

Throughout the bout, Takei circled and countered with uppercuts against the shorter but stronger Higa. The fight’s momentum swung dramatically as both fighters landed powerful blows. In the eleventh round, Higa connected with a heavy roundhouse punch to Takei’s neck, sending the champion to the canvas for a count. However, Takei surged back in the final round, aggressively closing the gap on the scorecards, while Higa, opting for caution, failed to capitalize on his earlier success and seemed content to protect his lead. This proved to be a critical error, as the judges ultimately favored Takei. Despite the victory, it was not Takei’s most convincing performance.

Unbeaten southpaw Andy Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs), secured the WBA 140-pound mandatory challenge against Jose Valenzuela with a dominant performance against WBA interim champion Ismael Barroso (25-5-2, 23 KOs). Hiraoka outjabbed and outmaneuvered the veteran Barroso, 41, using his superior height, speed, and youth to his advantage.

Hiraoka, 28, dropped Barroso with a well-timed southpaw right hook in the sixth round and picked up the pace in the ninth, scoring two more knockdowns before the fight was stopped at 2:58 of the round. The younger, faster Hiraoka’s impressive victory over the hard-hitting Barroso—whose interim belt was not on the line—highlighted his skill and poise against a dangerous opponent. The bout was officiated by referee Christopher Young.